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Mark Elliot Zuckerberg (born May 14, 1984) is an American computer programmer and entrepreneur. He is best known as one of five co-founders of the social networking website Facebook. Zuckerberg is the chairman and chief executive of Facebook, Inc. His personal wealth, as of July 2015, is estimated to be $38.6 billion. Zuckerberg receives a one dollar salary as CEO of Facebook.

Together with his college roommates and fellow Harvard University students Eduardo Saverin, Andrew McCollum, Dustin Moskovitz, and Chris Hughes, he launched Facebook from Harvard University’s dormitory rooms. The group then introduced Facebook onto other campuses nationwide and moved to Palo Alto, California shortly afterwards. In 2007, at the age of 23, Zuckerberg became a billionaire as a result of Facebook’s success. The number of Facebook users worldwide reached a total of one billion in 2012. Zuckerberg was involved in various legal disputes that were initiated by others in the group, who claimed a share of the company based upon their involvement during the development phase of Facebook.

Why does the writer compose this text ?

• To launch a famous program on the internet.

• To introduce a social media networking.

• To inform about American computer programs.

• To tell the success story of an IT specialist.

Mark Elliot Zuckerberg (born May 14, 1984) is an American computer programmer and entrepreneur. He is best known as one of five co-founders of the social networking website Facebook. Zuckerberg is the chairman and chief executive of Facebook, Inc. His personal wealth, as of July 2015, is estimated to be $38.6 billion. Zuckerberg receives a one dollar salary as CEO of Facebook.

Together with his college roommates and fellow Harvard University students Eduardo Saverin, Andrew McCollum, Dustin Moskovitz, and Chris Hughes, he launched Facebook from Harvard University’s dormitory rooms. The group then introduced Facebook onto other campuses nationwide and moved to Palo Alto, California shortly afterwards. In 2007, at the age of 23, Zuckerberg became a billionaire as a result of Facebook’s success. The number of Facebook users worldwide reached a total of one billion in 2012. Zuckerberg was involved in various legal disputes that were initiated by others in the group, who claimed a share of the company based upon their involvement during the development phase of Facebook.

How did Facebook affect Zuckerberg’s life after 2006?

• He decided to move to Palo, California

• He got involved in legal disputes in his company

• He became a billionaire at a very young age

• He had developed Facebook by himself

Mark Elliot Zuckerberg (born May 14, 1984) is an American computer programmer and entrepreneur. He is best known as one of five co-founders of the social networking website Facebook. Zuckerberg is the chairman and chief executive of Facebook, Inc. His personal wealth, as of July 2015, is estimated to be $38.6 billion. Zuckerberg receives a one dollar salary as CEO of Facebook.

Together with his college roommates and fellow Harvard University students Eduardo Saverin, Andrew McCollum, Dustin Moskovitz, and Chris Hughes, he launched Facebook from Harvard University’s dormitory rooms. The group then introduced Facebook onto other campuses nationwide and moved to Palo Alto, California shortly afterwards. In 2007, at the age of 23, Zuckerberg became a billionaire as a result of Facebook’s success. The number of Facebook users worldwide reached a total of one billion in 2012. Zuckerberg was involved in various legal disputes that were initiated by others in the group, who claimed a share of the company based upon their involvement during the development phase of Facebook.

“… in various legal disputes …” (Paragraph 2)

Which of the following words is closest in meaning to the underlined word?

• Conflicts

• Provisions

• Agreements

• Preparations

1 in 2 people experience bullying. So you are not alone. It’s ok to talk about it.Here are some ways to help you overcome bullying for once and for all. Don’t worry, we’ve got your back

1. Understand the bullying.If you are being bullied, please do not be a victim. Understand that you are NOT the problem.

2. If you feel safe enough: speak to the person who is bullying you. Sometimes, the person who is bullying you may genuinely have no idea that it is affecting you. Equally, they are probably going through a difficult time themselves.

3. Never go through it in silence. Speak to somebody and don’t feel like you have to go through it alone because you don’t.

4. Deal with stress. Do some exercise to help you see stress differently and come up with a way forward.

5. Look after your health. Eating good, clean diet and working out can really improve your physical and mental health and reduce stress.

6. Seek role models. It is important to seek out positive role models to show you that plenty of people have been where you are right now and have managed to overcome it.

Why does the writer post the above steps to overcome bullying?

• Because many people do not really recognize the form of bullying

• Because people are eager to learn a lot about bullying in elders’ life

• Because bullying is the central research of some experts in the world

• Because bullying brings great negative effect to emotional development

1 in 2 people experience bullying. So you are not alone. It’s ok to talk about it. Here are some ways to help you overcome bullying for once and for all. Don’t worry, we’ve got your back

1. Understand the bullying.If you are being bullied, please do not be a victim. Understand that you are NOT the problem.

2. If you feel safe enough: speak to the person who is bullying you. Sometimes, the person who is bullying you may genuinely have no idea that it is affecting you. Equally, they are probably going through a difficult time themselves.

3. Never go through it in silence. Speak to somebody and don’t feel like you have to go through it alone because you don’t.

4. Deal with stress. Do some exercise to help you see stress differently and come up with a way forward.

5. Look after your health. Eating good, clean diet and working out can really improve your physical and mental health and reduce stress.

6. Seek role models. It is important to seek out positive role models to show you that plenty of people have been where you are right now and have managed to overcome it.

Never go through it in silence.

The underlined sentence above could be best replaced by. . .

• Don’t break the silence

• Never forget the effect

• Don’t keep it as a secret

• Never underestimate bullying

A salt seller used to carry the salt bag on his donkey to the market every day. On the way to the market they had to cross a stream. One day the donkey suddenly tumbled down the stream and the salt bag also fell into the water. The salt dissolved in the water and hence the bag became very light to carry. The donkey was happy knowing that it didn’t have to carry heavy burdens. “It is not a coincidende, but it’s how the nature helps me release my burdens,” he talked to himself. Experience this, the donkey started to play the same trick every day. “,.

Knowing the situation of the salt dissolved in the water several times, the salt seller felt curious and dissapointed at the same time. He made his mind to spy the donkey until one day he came to understand the trick played there. The salt seller decided to teach a lesson to the donkey.

The next day he loaded a cotton bag on the donkey. Again the donkey played the same trick hoping that the cotton bag would be still become lighter.

But the dampened cotton became very heavy to carry and the donkey suffered much. The donkey learnt a lesson. Afterwards it no longer had courage to play the trick and and the seller was very happy.

What does the passage tell us about?

• A foolish donkey playing trick and got a lesson

• Salt and cotton being dissolved into the water

• How salt becomes unhappy carried by the donkey

• Salt seller trying to help the donkey figuring out a problem

A salt seller used to carry the salt bag on his donkey to the market every day. On the way to the market they had to cross a stream. One day the donkey suddenly tumbled down the stream and the salt bag also fell into the water. The salt dissolved in the water and hence the bag became very light to carry. The donkey was happy knowing that it didn’t have to carry heavy burdens. “It is not a coincidende, but it’s how the nature helps me release my burdens,” he talked to himself. Experience this, the donkey started to play the same trick every day. “,.

Knowing the situation of the salt dissolved in the water several times, the salt seller felt curious and dissapointed at the same time. He made his mind to spy the donkey until one day he came to understand the trick played there. The salt seller decided to teach a lesson to the donkey.

The next day he loaded a cotton bag on the donkey. Again the donkey played the same trick hoping that the cotton bag would be still become lighter.

But the dampened cotton became very heavy to carry and the donkey suffered much. The donkey learnt a lesson. Afterwards it no longer had courage to play the trick and and the seller was very happy.

One day he came to understand the trick played there.

The underlined phrase could be best replaced by . . .

• Continued to provide help

• Decided to control the fact

• Figured out the problem

• Broke down the barriers

  
  

A salt seller used to carry the salt bag on his donkey to the market every day. On the way to the market they had to cross a stream. One day the donkey suddenly tumbled down the stream and the salt bag also fell into the water. The salt dissolved in the water and hence the bag became very light to carry. The donkey was happy knowing that it didn’t have to carry heavy burdens. “It is not a coincidende, but it’s how the nature helps me release my burdens,” he talked to himself. Experience this, the donkey started to play the same trick every day. “,.

Knowing the situation of the salt dissolved in the water several times, the salt seller felt curious and dissapointed at the same time. He made his mind to spy the donkey until one day he came to understand the trick played there. The salt seller decided to teach a lesson to the donkey.

The next day he loaded a cotton bag on the donkey. Again the donkey played the same trick hoping that the cotton bag would be still become lighter.

But the dampened cotton became very heavy to carry and the donkey suffered much. The donkey learnt a lesson. Afterwards it no longer had courage to play the trick and and the seller was very happy.

What is the moral value of the story?

• Trick and tips help us a lot

• Luck won’t favor always

• Bravery is important in life

• Working hard gives pleasure

Dear Sir,

I am writing to apply for the post of Arts officer as advertised in Kompas of 2 August 2016. As you will see from the enclosed curriculum vitae, I started working as an English teacher in Jayakarta course, where I learned to speak Mandarin, too. Then I spent three years at the Indonesia Arts Centre. Since 2011, I have been working for event organizer to organize workshops, concerts, and plays. I am used to working in a team. I really enjoy working here. Unfortunately, the theatre is to be closed down for some reasons.

If you think that I qualified for the post, I should be able to attend an interview at any time. I look forward to hearing from you.

Your faithfully,

Emma

Why does the writer compose the text?

• To describe her previous job.

• To apply for a certain position.

• To enclose her curriculum vitae.

• To explain the reason of her application.

Dear Sir,

I am writing to apply for the post of Arts officer as advertised in Kompas of 2 August 2016. As you will see from the enclosed curriculum vitae, I started working as an English teacher in Jayakarta course, where I learned to speak Mandarin, too. Then I spent three years at the Indonesia Arts Centre. Since 2011, I have been working for event organizer to organize workshops, concerts, and plays. I am used to working in a team. I really enjoy working here. Unfortunately, the theatre is to be closed down for some reasons.

If you think that I qualified for the post, I should be able to attend an interview at any time. I look forward to hearing from you.

Your faithfully,

Emma

What will the recipient probably do after receiving the letter?

• Call for some information

• Write an appointment letter

• Discuss qualifications

• Invite her for an interview